AIRYY (Air China) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -17.45 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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AIRYY Air China Ltd AIRYY
62 GF Score
Price $10.40
GF Value $16.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Air China Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Air China AIRYY 62 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -17.45 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Air China's current shares buyback ratio was -17.45%.

Air China Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Air China Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air China's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Air China Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Air China Annual Data
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Air China Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Air China's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(872.421 - 872.421) / 872.421
=0.00%

Air China's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(872.421 - 1024.628) / 872.421
=-17.45%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -17.45 mean?
Air China (AIRYY) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -17.45 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Air China and its competitors.
Is Air China's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Air China's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -17.45. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to DAL and UAL?
Air China's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -17.45 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Transportation company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Air China and its competitors. Air China's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -17.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (AIRYY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.25, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -17.45. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air China (AIRYY), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -17.45 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Air China (AIRYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.25. GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AIRYY:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -17.45
  • GF Value™: $16.25 vs. price of $10.40 (36% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AIRYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Air China Business Description

Address 12 Tung Fai Road, 5th Floor, CNAC House, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, HKG
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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